The Planets: I. Mars, the Bringer of War

~ Recording by London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Herrmann

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Mars, the Bringer of War?:??Gustav HolstThe Planets (Suite for Large Orchestra)Gustav HolstAlbum
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue‐over‐red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)PFS 4184
1.1The Planets: I. Mars, the Bringer of War8:35Gustav HolstThe Planets (phase 4 stereo Concert Series)Gustav Holst; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Herrmann, London Philharmonic ChorusAlbum
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)SPS 21049
1.1The Planets: I. Mars, the Bringer of War8:35Gustav HolstThe PlanetsGustav Holst; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard HerrmannAlbum
Contour Red LabelCC 7518
1.1Mars, The Bringer of War8:43Gustav HolstThe PlanetsGustav Holst; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard HerrmannAlbum
  • ES2024-04-23
Quartet Records (Madrid-based soundtrack label)QR549

Relationships

orchestra:London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra)
conductor:Bernard Herrmann (composer)
recording of:The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (in 1970)

The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War

composer:Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
referred to in medleys:Prelude to Madness
later versions:Angelic Hymns: Mars
part of:The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra) (movement) (order: 1)
is the basis for:Ramses Bringer of War
The Devil’s Triangle
orchestration of:The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for two pianos)
arrangements:Mars (from The Planets) (for large brass ensemble, Sauer)
The Planets Suite: I. Mars, The Bringer of War (for five pianos, Anderson)
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for brass quintet and organ)
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for organ, Sykes)
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for wind ensemble, Reed/McAlister)
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for organ, Challenger)
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
The Planets: I. Mars (for brass)
music quoted in:Ragnarok III: Strange Meeting